An Cosantóir Magazine

This edition contains features on: The Sky’s the Limit for DF Parachutists by Capt Gerome Donnelly, Defeating Extremist Attack by Cpl Lee Coyle, Boots on the Ground by CQMS Michael Barrett, UNIFIL Battalion Commanders Challenge by Capt Sean Maguire, The National Maritime Museum by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, New Heights for Parachute Team by Comdt Rory Esler, 7th Motorcycle Operators Course by Sgt Karl Byrne, ‘Do Nothing’ – A Short Story, The Torpedoing of the RMS Leinster by James Scannell.

This edition contains features on: Revitalising the Reserve by Lt Col Gerry Maguire, Learning the Basics by CQMS Michael Barrett, Exercise Redcap by Cpl Lee Coyle, Showing Their Potential by Lt Fergal fitzgerald, ONES’s Annual Fuchsia Appeal by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Urban Warriors by CQMS Michael Barrett, Fire! Fire! Fire! – Initial Aviation Fire Fighters by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Bloodbath in Yemen by Paul O’Brien.

This edition contains features on: Mission Command: An Introduction by Comdt Gavin Egerton, Defence Forces Values Awards 2017 by Sgt Rena Kennedy & Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Recce Concentration 2018 by Cpl Lee Coyle, Harnessing the Single Force by Tpr Dylan Hennigan AR, Custume House, Athlone by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Cobh Honours WW1 Sailors in The Battle of Jutland by Cdr Caoimhin Mac Unfraidh, VITA needs you in Ethiopa for the Great Ethiopian Run Comdt Eamon Smyth Ret’d, Exercise ‘Just Cause’ by Lt Mark Daly, 60th International Military Pilgrimage Lourdes by Sgt Karl Byrne, Civil Defence celebrates 25 Years of the IMP by Mairtin O Ciardubhain, Military Treasures Being Repatriated Back to Ireland by David O’Brien.

This edition contains features on: The Origins and Evolution of Defence Forces Peacekeeping by Col Timothy O’Brien, 40-Years of UNIFIL by Comdt Eoin Scanlon, EU Training Mission- Mali by Lt Thomas McHale-Roe, EU Naval Operations in the Mediterranean by CPO/ERA Ruairi de Barra. The League of Nations by Paul O’Brien, Interview with DCOS Ops Maj Gen Kieran Brennan by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, A Witness to Momentous Transformations in South Lebanon by Maj Gen Michael Barry, Preserving our Lebanon Heritage by Cap Daniel Ayiotis, United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation by Lt Col David Foley, United Nations Disengagement Observer Force [UNDOF] by Comdt Padraig Brennan, MINURSO WESTERN SAHARA by Comdt Thomas Bouchier, The Democratic Republic of the Congo by Comdt Michael Hosback, KFOR – Kosovo Force by Comdt Michael Cullen, EUFOR BiH – Operation Althea by Capt Daire Roache.

This edition contains features on: 57 INF GP March Past by Sgt Karl Byrne, Ex Skipjack by Cpl Lee Coyle, Keeping our Troops Fit to Fight by Sgt Shane Whelan, LTAV Mobility and Protection by Capt Aislinn Kelleher, RDF – FIRST CHALLENGE! By CQMS Michael Barrett, DF 5 Mile Road Race by Comdt Orla Jennings.

This edition contains features on: Manpower & Mobility – ATCP by Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Muscle and Blood by CPO/ERA Ruairi de Barra & L/Sea Donnach Curtain, Fight Light – Fight Right by BSM Mick Smyth & Comdt Gavin Egerton, Fighting Light by CQMS [AR] Michael Barrett, The Naval Service Reserve by Cpl Lee Coyle,Shields Up, Visors Down! By Capt Sarah O’Regan.

This edition contains features on: Join Our Recruitment Team 2018 By Cpl Lee Coyle, Upholding the Mariner’s Code By A/ComOp David Kelly, Naval Cadet Exchange with US By Cadets Cuan Kenneally & Christopher Malcom, Glasnevin Cemetery Steeped in History By Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Changing of the Watch By CPO/ERA Ruairí de Barra, Taken:Human Trafficking By Paul O’Brien MA.

This edition contains features on: Exercise ‘Ullanh’ By Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald, Protecting the Civilian Population By Cpl Lee Coyle, Shadow on the Sun By Paul O’Brien, From the Enemy’s Viewpoint By CQMS Micheal Barret (RDF), Defeating the Device By Cpl Lee Coyle, Defining Our Approach to Cybersecurity By Dinos Anthony Kerigan-Kyrou.

This edition contains features on: Counter-Marauding Terrorist Attack (C-MTA) By capt Alan Kearney, Platoon Sergeant Battle Course UK By Sgt Karl Byrne, Frootline Terror in Europe By Paul O’Brien MA, Watch Your Front! RDF Conduct LFTT By CQMS Micheal Barrett, RDF, Medical Exercise ‘Nightingale’ By Cpl Lee Coyle, Training the Trainers By Cpl Lee Coyle.

This edition contains features on: ESSCEX19- ESSC Exercise 2017 By Cpl Lee Coyle, DF Health, Safety & Welfare Week 2017 By Comdt Conor Ryan, Psychological Health in the Defence Forces By Matthew McCauley, Dorota O’Brien, Oliver Barbour, Seamus Madigan and Colin Fallon, Regimental Signals Course By Sgt John Sargent, Exercise ‘Ceim Deireanach’ By Comdt Stephen Molumphy, PDFORRA ADC 2017 By Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald.